YouTube's Role in Election 2008

YouTube is diving into political waters with their voter education initiative YouTube You Choose 08. The new initiative is designed to allow political candidates to communicate with voters about their campaigns using video.

2008 presidential hopefuls who currently have their own channel on YouTube are Republicans Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney. The Democrats are Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson.

“Online video has quickly become an essential way for the general public to become politically informed and empowered," said Chad Hurley, YouTube Co-Founder and CEO. "At its core, YouTube is about democracy and self-expression and we're proud to be providing politicians with an environment where they can share information with voters."

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